Comment by Introvert on I’Ll Be The Matriarch In This Life - Chapter 213

He had already received a warning that both the company and the mansion were attacked, possibly by the Empress. So instead of helping Violet, he hides again and focuses on escaping. He manages to sneak out of the Pellet Company, barely avoiding the Knights. Once outside, he thinks about where to go. He considers going to Lombardi but hesitates because it might put Tia in danger if this is all tied to treason.

Before he can decide, a Knight spots him and starts chasing him. Clerivan runs, trying to lose him in the streets. Just when he’s about to get caught, Perez suddenly appears on horseback and tells him to get on. The Knight catches up and tries to arrest Clerivan, but Perez knocks him away and helps Clerivan onto the horse. They escape together, but more Knights led by Ethan Klaus and start chasing them at full speed. Ethan is gaining on them because his horse is faster. Just when it looks like they’ll be caught, Perez heads straight to the Lombardi mansion. As soon as they cross into Lombardi territory, the Lombardi Knights block the gate and stop Ethan and the Imperial Knights from entering. The commander, Lambert Lombardi, refuses to let them in, reminding them of an old rule that Imperial troops are not allowed inside Lombardi. So in the end, Clerivan barely escapes thanks to Perez, and Lombardi protects them by standing their ground against the Imperial Knights.

Tia runs to Clerivan as soon as she sees him get off his horse and hugs him tightly. He smells like the wind from riding, and even though he laughs, she can feel his body trembling from fear. Laurelle comes closer, crying again. Clerivan gives her a handkerchief, the same one she gave him before which makes her even more emotional. Tia realizes that even if he doesn’t show it, Clerivan truly cares about Laurelle like a younger sister. Clerivan tells Tia that the Imperial Knights have taken Violet. Tia feels angry and wants to act immediately, but she controls herself because she knows she must wait for the right moment. The charge against Violet is very serious which being involved in trying to kill the Emperor. Laurelle suggests explaining the truth, but Tia knows the Empress will just create another false accusation. So instead, Tia decides to target the Empress directly. She believes the Empress is desperate, and that gives them a chance to fight back.

Tia then talks to Perez about Violet. He promises to protect her and take charge of the situation since he is leading the investigation. Tia is worried because of what happened before, but Perez reassures her. Suddenly, he kisses her, surprising Tia, and says it’s because they might not see each other for a while. He promises again to keep Violet safe and not do anything that would make Tia sad. Tia watches him leave on his horse, feeling uneasy because things are now like a battlefield outside. Later, at the Angenas mansion, Empress Ravini hears from Ethan Klaus that Clerivan has secretly entered the Lombardy mansion. She gets very angry and blames Ethan for not stopping him earlier.

She orders him to find important contract and land documents, which are very important for her plans. The contract is her biggest weakness now, even though she has the Emperor’s support. Finally, Ravini gives a dangerous order. She tells Ethan to stop Clerivan from attending the upcoming meeting at any cost. If he tries to leave the Lombardy mansion, she orders him to be killed. She believes that without Clerivan, the Pellet Company will collapse, and she smiles at the thought, showing how ruthless she has become.

I can't wait to see her face when she finds out Tia is the true owner. (I am assuming it will be revealed?)